So, I went downtown to try on a wetsuit. I thought maybe to buy one before I got to the store, then I saw the price tag: $600. *boggle* Um, no. There was a cheaper model for a mere $300, which I didn’t try on. There is nothing to make one more conscious of every ounce of extra fat on one’s body than trying to shimmy into a wetsuit. I did find one online for $150. I’ll probably go with that. [ETA: I put it on backwards first. It fit better the right way. The post title is what the salesperson claimed about the sport. I doubt it’s the most expensive, but it sure ain’t cheap]
Then there’s the bike question. For the race itself, I have a rental lined up in Vancouver. But my current bike sucks. I think the bearings in the front wheel are going. And it’s heavy. I intend to use it as an errands bike (I’ll probably replace the front wheel if/when it gets worse). But really, for longer rides, I’d like something nicer. I just get paranoid about leaving any bike purchased for more than say $200 locked up in public, because I fear that it won’t all be there when I get back.
Friday I ran over 6 miles (6.5 at a guess) in an hour and 6 minutes.
Adding up all my biking (so far) today, it totals 15 miles-ish. I have a coworker’s bday party to get to soon. Not sure if I’m biking or cabbing. How much of a cheapskate am I feeling like being… =) Probably nicer to arrive non-stinky, so I’ll keep that in mind.
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I claim your superlative is claimed by mountain climbing. They’re either rich or sponsored. I mean, the $300k for a permit to climb Mt Everest would buy you a lot of full-fare wetsuits.
that is fucking absurd. I can’t believe anyone pays that much money to risk their life on that. Pass. =)
People leave their $10,000 cars in public. Though I admit I still glance out the window at my bike a few times a day.
Kryptonite lock and wheel skewers go a long way toward peace of mind.
You can rent wetsuits at most tri shops, or such is my understanding.
don’t they have LoJack for bikes? they should